It's Christmas baking season and everywhere you turn you can smell the sweet aromas of cinnamon and vanilla! Of course you probably have great family recipes but if you are looking for a few new recipes we have you covered with this collection of Christmas baking ideas. Try a beautiful chocolate starbread filled with Nutella and raspberry or a gingerbread bundt cake with a delicious rum glaze. Or if you are looking for a more casual treat make a batch of peppermint thumbprint cookies. No matter which recipe you choose these are perfect for a holiday party, can be given as Christmas gifts or even a Christmas bake sale!
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Raspberry Chocolate Hazelnut Starbread
A show-stopping Christmas bread shaped like a star and packed with festive flavors: sweet chocolate, tangy raspberry, and earthy hazelnuts. Amazing for both dinner menu or for breakfast with a cup of tea.
Get the recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Hazelnut Starbread
Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is a classic recipe that can be served as a dessert or even for a holiday brunch! It has a delicious rich bread custard that is made with sweet buttery brioche bread. Then it is topped with a decadent cinnamon bourbon sauce drizzle.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Eggnog Poke Cake
Eggnog Poke Cake is a delightful holiday twist on a classic dessert. Made with a doctored vanilla cake mix, luxurious eggnog-spiked vanilla pudding, and a luscious Cool Whip topping, it is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Get the recipe: Eggnog Poke Cake
Cranberry Pistachio Cookies with White Chocolate
These Cranberry Pistachio Cookies with White Chocolate are a mix of sweet and salty, creamy and tangy flavors, all in one bite. Using simple ingredients they are very easy to make.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Pistachio Cookies with White Chocolate
Cranberry Bars
These Cranberry Bars have a rich, creamy filling, tart cranberries, and a crumbly oatmeal layer on the bottom and top. Yum!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Bars
Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Rum Glaze
This Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Rum Glaze is prepped in just 15 minutes. It’s easy to make and full of warm, seasonal spices like ginger, cinnamon, and allspice. Topped with a rum glaze you have to try it!
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Rum Glaze
Panettone Recipe – Italian Christmas Bread
Traditional Italian bread for Christas is panetonne - a light sweet bread with buttery flavor and brioche-like texture. It is simple and delicious, and has a few secret ingredients, like orange liquor, for example!
Get the recipe: Panettone Recipe – Italian Christmas Bread
Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
This easy chocolate cookie is so delicious with the addition of melted chocolate in the center with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. These are the perfect addition to any cookie platter.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
Christmas Lasagna Dessert
This Christmas Lasagna Dessert is a delicious layered cake with a red velvet base, followed by cheesecake and pudding layers topped with whipped topping and festive sprinkles!
Get the recipe: Christmas Lasagna Dessert
Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe
The Eggnog Cheesecake is a super simple holiday recipe. The filling is rich, sweet, and creamy, while the homemade crust encases the delicious eggnog flavor filling inside.
Get the recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe
Santa’s Whiskers Cookies
These Santa’s Whiskers Cookies are a classic slice and baked Christmas cookie studded with candies, cherries, pecans, and rolled in coconut. Simple to make but taste delicious.
Get the recipe: Santa’s Whiskers Cookies
Pecan Pie
This Pecan Pie is packed with buttery pecans and a delicious flavorsome filling. The flaky crust gives a beautiful crunch to every bite, you have got to give this pie recipe a try.
Get The Recipe: Pecan Pie
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